The Workforce Development & Education Special Interest Group of Utah’s Responsible AI Community Consortium is pleased to share the second edition of The AI Leadership Blueprint. Developed specifically for education, industry, and public-sector leaders, this practical guide provides a step-by-step roadmap to adopt, integrate, and manage artificial intelligence responsibly.
The blueprint distills complex AI topics into accessible guidance on leadership, risk management, policy development, and workforce training—making responsible AI adoption achievable for organizations of all sizes across Utah and beyond.
The blueprint reflects the consortium’s broader mission to unite Utah’s AI ecosystem in building technology that is effective, ethical, and inclusive. Toward this mission, the 2026 version includes:
- A new Glossary with definitions for more than 150 words used throughout the blueprint.
- A new Section 9, Strategic Agility in Forward Planning, on revisiting AI plans as tools, costs and risks change.
- A new Section 10, AI Cybersecurity Framework, providing insight on security risks posed by AI integration.
- A new Appendix J with a ready-to-use pilot card and quarterly review agenda.
- A new Appendix K with a clear set of questions for vendors of AI tools to protect your organization.
- Updated guidance across the Blueprint from section authors in academia, government, industry and the nonprofit sector.
Blueprint authors include (listed alphabetically): Jill Angerbauer, GHLP, MPA, Harvard Global Healthcare Leaders Foundation, Harvard Medical Research Teams, Global Nonprofit Consulting; Penny Atkins, PhD, Scientific Computing and Imaging Institute, University of Utah; Juliette Bautista, Club Ability; Jeb Dean, Ascend AI Labs and University of Utah; Meghan Dovick, PhD, Professional Science Master's Program, University of Utah; Robin Huling, Warner Communication; Mary Killela, PhD, RN, College of Nursing, Huntsman Cancer Institute, University of Utah; JUDr. Nora Kurzova, LL.m, AIGP; Jimmy McDonough, Utah System of Higher Education; Seneca Perri Moore, PhD, RN, College of Nursing, University of Utah; Christian Napier, State of Utah Division of Technology Services; Rebecca Peterson, PhD, Stark Science Learning Center, University of Utah; Anneliese Pixton, Ed Tech Consulting; Alexandra Rivas, MBA, PMP, Professional Science Master's Program, University of Utah; Olivia Sanders, Intermountain Health; Carolyn Scheese, DNP, RN, Nursing/ Biomedical Informatics, University of Utah; Jerome Soller, PhD, CogniTech Corporation; David Stringfellow, Ensign Peak Advisors and State of Utah; and Kevin Williams, MBA, PMP, Ascend AI Labs.